Salmon burgers from canned salmon are a delight and made from all pantry staples. You can serve these salmon patties so many different ways. They make a delicious and hearty dinner with mashed potatoes and peas. It'll be the ultimate old-fashioned comfort food dinner. You can also make them into burgers, serve with slaw, or eat as is. This recipe is very easy to make, even for beginning cooks. Just follow the directions and you'll soon sit down to a savory and satisfying meal. There's something especially wonderful about returning to down-home recipes in the face of a fancy food movement. There's nothing wrong with using canned salmon and saltine crackers; in fact, if you are used to eating fancy restaurant fare, this recipe will come as a pleasant surprise. It's always nice to know you can make something so tasty from what you keep in your pantry. The canned red sockeye salmon is recommended. Canned pink salmon is cheaper, but the flavor and texture of the sockeye are of higher quality. Drain the salmon and remove the bones and skin (or crush the bones and leave them in for more calcium), then flake, and proceed with the recipe. You can also use leftover salmon fillets or steaks if you have any on hand. Just flake the salmon with your fingers until it's fairly fine, then make the patties. For other serving options, try them with tartar sauce or some mayonnaise mixed with honey mustard. Place them on toasted english muffins or ciabatta rolls with some mustard and mayonnaise for salmon burgers. If you have sliced avocado and red onions, add those too. Add a side of oven baked fries (or even potato chips) and you've got a tasty lunch or dinner.
